General specifications
Product name
Eaton Moeller® series PKE System-protective circuit-breaker
Part no.
PKE12/XTU-1,2
EAN
4015081195411
Product Length/Depth
101 millimetre
Product height
102.5 millimetre
Product width
45 millimetre
Product weight
0.42 kilogram
Compliances
Contact Manufacturer
Certifications
CE
CSA-C22.2 No. 60947-4-1-14
CSA
UL
UL Category Control No.: NLRV
UL File No.: E36332
VDE 0660
IEC/EN 60947-4-1
CSA File No.: 165628
CSA Class No.: 3211-05
IEC/EN 60947
UL 60947-4-1
Product Tradename
PKE
Product Type
System-protective circuit-breaker
Product Sub Type
None
Catalog Notes
This is a product for Environment A (Industrial). In environment B (household) this device may cause undesirable radio interference. In this case the user may be obliged to take appropriate measures.
Features & Functions
Actuator type
Turn button
Features
Phase-failure sensitivity (according to IEC/EN 60947-4-1, VDE 0660 Part 102)
Fitted with:
Standard knob
Functions
Motor protection for heavy starting duty
Motor protection
Phase failure sensitive
Overload release
Number of poles
Three-pole
General information
Current flow times - min
900 (Class 15) AC-4 cycle operation, Main conducting paths
500 (Class 5) AC-4 cycle operation, Main conducting paths
700 (Class 10) AC-4 cycle operation, Main conducting paths
1000 (Class 20) AC-4 cycle operation, Main conducting paths
For all combinations with an SWD activation, you need not adhere to the minimum current flow times and minimum cut-out periods.
Note: Going below the minimum current flow time can cause overheating of the load (motor).
Cut-out periods - min
≤ 500 ms, main conducting paths, AC-4 cycle operation
Degree of protection
Terminals: IP00
IP20
Lifespan, electrical
50,000 operations (at 400V, AC-3)
Lifespan, mechanical
50,000 Operations (Main conducting paths)
Operating frequency
60 Operations/h
Overload release current setting - min
0.3 A
Overload release current setting - max
1.2 A
Overvoltage category
III
Pollution degree
3
Product category
Motor protective circuit breaker
Protection
Finger and back-of-hand proof, Protection against direct contact when actuated from front (EN 50274)
Rated impulse withstand voltage (Uimp)
6000 V AC
Resistance per pole
121 mΩ
Suitable for
Also motors with efficiency class IE3
Temperature compensation
-5 - 40 °C to IEC/EN 60947, VDE 0660
-25 - 55 °C, Operating range
Ambient conditions, mechanical
Shock resistance
25 g, Mechanical, according to IEC/EN 60068-2-27, Half-sinusoidal shock 10 ms
Climatic environmental conditions
Altitude
Max. 2000 m
Ambient operating temperature - min
-25 °C
Ambient operating temperature - max
55 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - min
-25 °C
Ambient operating temperature (enclosed) - max
40 °C
Ambient storage temperature - min
-40 °C
Ambient storage temperature - max
80 °C
Climatic proofing
Damp heat, cyclic, to IEC 60068-2-30
Damp heat, constant, to IEC 60068-2-78
Terminal capacities
Terminal capacity (flexible with ferrule)
2 x (1 - 6) mm², ferrule to DIN 46228
1 x (1 - 6) mm², ferrule to DIN 46228
Terminal capacity (solid)
1 x (1 - 6) mm²
2 x (1 - 6) mm²
Terminal capacity (solid/stranded AWG)
14 - 10
Stripping length (main cable)
10 mm
Tightening torque
1 Nm, Screw terminals, Control circuit cables
1.7 Nm, Screw terminals, Main cable
Electrical rating
Rated frequency - min
50 Hz
Rated frequency - max
60 Hz
Rated operational current (Ie)
1.2 A
Rated operational power at AC-3, 220/230 V, 50 Hz
0.12 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3, 380/400 V, 50 Hz
0.25 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3, 440 V, 50 Hz
0.37 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3, 500 V, 50 Hz
0.37 kW
Rated operational power at AC-3, 690 V, 50 Hz
0.75 kW
Rated operational voltage (Ue) - min
690 V
Rated operational voltage (Ue) - max
690 V
Rated uninterrupted current (Iu)
1.2 A
Short-circuit rating
Short-circuit current rating (group protection)
100 A, Class J, 600 V High Fault, max. Fuse, SCCR (UL/CSA)
100 kA, 600 V High Fault, Fuse, SCCR (UL/CSA)
Short-circuit release
Basic device fixed 15.5 x Iu, Trip Blocks
± 20% tolerance, Trip blocks
Trip block fixed 15.5 x Ir
Delayed approx. 60 ms, Trip blocks
Switching capacity
Switching capacity
1.2 A, AC-3 up to 690 V
Motor rating
Assigned motor power at 460/480 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase
0.5 HP
Assigned motor power at 575/600 V, 60 Hz, 3-phase
0.5 HP
Communication
Connection
Screw terminals
Design verification
Equipment heat dissipation, current-dependent Pvid
0.3 W
Heat dissipation capacity Pdiss
0 W
Heat dissipation per pole, current-dependent Pvid
0.1 W
Rated operational current for specified heat dissipation (In)
1.2 A
Static heat dissipation, non-current-dependent Pvs
0 W
10.2.2 Corrosion resistance
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.1 Verification of thermal stability of enclosures
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.2 Verification of resistance of insulating materials to normal heat
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.3.3 Resist. of insul. mat. to abnormal heat/fire by internal elect. effects
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.4 Resistance to ultra-violet (UV) radiation
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.2.5 Lifting
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.6 Mechanical impact
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.2.7 Inscriptions
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.3 Degree of protection of assemblies
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.4 Clearances and creepage distances
Meets the product standard's requirements.
10.5 Protection against electric shock
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.6 Incorporation of switching devices and components
Does not apply, since the entire switchgear needs to be evaluated.
10.7 Internal electrical circuits and connections
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.8 Connections for external conductors
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.2 Power-frequency electric strength
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.3 Impulse withstand voltage
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.9.4 Testing of enclosures made of insulating material
Is the panel builder's responsibility.
10.10 Temperature rise
The panel builder is responsible for the temperature rise calculation. Eaton will provide heat dissipation data for the devices.
10.11 Short-circuit rating
Is the panel builder's responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
10.12 Electromagnetic compatibility
Is the panel builder's responsibility. The specifications for the switchgear must be observed.
10.13 Mechanical function
The device meets the requirements, provided the information in the instruction leaflet (IL) is observed.

Technical data ETIM 9.0

Low-voltage industrial components (EG000017) / Motor protection circuit-breaker (EC000074)
Electric engineering, automation, process control engineering / Low-voltage switch technology / Circuit breaker (LV < 1 kV) / Motor protection circuit-breaker (ecl@ss13-27-37-04-01 [AGZ529021])
Overload release current setting
0.3 - 1.2 A
Adjustment range undelayed short-circuit release
18.6 - 18.6 A
With thermal overload protection
No
Phase failure sensitive
Yes
Switch off technique
Electronic
Rated operating voltage
690 - 690 V
Rated permanent current Iu
1.2 A
Rated operation power at AC-3, 230 V
0.12 kW
Rated operation power at AC-3, 400 V
0.25 kW
Power loss
0.3 W
Type of electrical connection of main circuit
Screw connection
Type of control element
Turn button
Device construction
Built-in device fixed built-in technique
With integrated auxiliary switch
No
With integrated under voltage release
No
Number of poles
3
Rated short-circuit breaking capacity lcu at 400 V, AC
100 kA
Degree of protection (IP)
IP20
Height
102.5 mm
Width
45 mm
Depth
101 mm